Perhaps it's because the season officially makes its debut next week, but for Buffalonians, spring decided to give locals a sneak preview of what's to come. Drawing us out of our homes and out into the sunshine, the Queen City has seen temperatures so high this week that we had to pinch ourselves to remember that it's technically still winter! Check out these nine indisputable things that Buffalonians do anytime we see the signs of spring:
1. We swap out our winter boots for sandals and other warm-weather footwear.
2. We open up all the windows in our home to let in that fresh it's-almost-spring air… even if it’s still a little chilly.
3. You can certainly count on us turning the heat off - there's no need for it when it's warm!
4. We constantly share just how warm it is outside with all our friends and family on every social media page we can get our hands on.
5. We pack our shovels and salt away into the shed. Sayonara winter gear!… at least until we pull you back out of storage for that one last inevitable snowstorm before it's officially spring. Sigh…
6. We suddenly re-acquire the taste for ice cream and are thankful for all of the local ice cream shops that open early for the year. Who cares if it's going to get back down to the 20s tomorrow? We sure don't. Two scoops, please!
7. We start to plan out all of the road trips we could possibly take in the 24-48 hours of it's-almost-spring warmth that we've been gifted early.
8. Those winter jackets we held so near and dear to our cold bodies? Well, we’ve already packed them away into the attic.
9. Last but not least, we've probably already begun to mark up our calendars with all the dates of upcoming spring festivals in Buffalo. We're just too darn excited to wait any longer, spring is just around the corner!
Ready to bask in more Queen City pride? Then take a look at these 11 Vocabulary Words You Need To Know If You're Going To Live In Buffalo!
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